Moving pictures

The Molly Schlich 2012 Film Series begins Sunday, Jan. 22, at the AMC Parkway 8 movie theater with the viewing of the inspiring American film The Hammer. The story follows a young deaf wrestler who works his way to the National Collegiate Championship. The Springfield Art Association’s foreign and independent film series runs through April with seven films each shown three times, first on Sunday at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. and then on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door or from SAA, with a preference for cash at the door. Series passes are available for $40. Organizers are also working on creating a post-film discussion group. Other films playing include the Korean film Poetry, the American film Beginners, the Canadian film Incendies, the French films Le Havre and The Princess of Montpensier, and the Italian thriller Double Hour.